This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Optimism. We want the children to learn to find the positive side of life. Research shows that people who are optimistic are healthier and have better coping strategies. At school we will be discussing how to find the goodness in a situation, learning that even rough times will pass, and seeing there may be a way to solve a problem. Parents can help their children develop this trait by asking children to think about the positives that can be found in a difficult situation or having children start their day with a positive … [Read more...] about Hard Character Trait- Optimism
Gratitude
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Gratitude. We want the children to focus on acknowledging the good in their life and to learn to say, "thank you!." Often children will focus on what they do not have or want. We want students to take a moment to recognize what they do have. This simple gesture can change outlook and help guide someone through a difficult time. Parents can teach this trait by focusing on the positive, accepting the mishaps in life with a smile, and sharing something that brought joy each day. Some parents like ending the day with the … [Read more...] about Gratitude
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Gratitude. We want the children to focus on acknowledging the good in their life and to learn to say, "thank you!." Often children will focus on what they do not have or want. We want students to take a moment to recognize what they do have. This simple gesture can change outlook and help guide someone through a difficult time. Parents can teach this trait by focusing on the positive, accepting the mishaps in life with a smile, and sharing something that brought joy each day. Some parents like ending the day with the … [Read more...] about
Read Across America
Lincoln School celebrated Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss' Birthday last week. NEA's Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2nd, the birthday of beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss. Oh, The Places You'll Go, Dr. Seuss' whimsical tale, was this year's theme. On Friday, February 27th students from RHS visited to read to classes and on March 2nd community members stopped by share their favorite children's book. On March 9th, Ms. Mammone's 2nd grade class was surprised with mystery … [Read more...] about Read Across America
Food Collection
The Rutherford Food Pantry is in desperate need of restocking. The Pantry has over 175 Rutherford households registered to receive services totaling more than 365 persons. In addition to the usual requests for food and personal hygiene products, they will be collecting new items such as: umbrellas, wallets, children’s coloring books, crayons, body lotions and powders, shampoo and conditioner. There will be a table in the hall outside the office for contributions. Thank you in advance for helping our community. … [Read more...] about Food Collection